Launchpad, Nexteq’s turnkey software platform

Nexteq (AIM: NXQ), a leading technology solutions provider to customers in selected industrial markets, is pleased to announce the official launch of Launchpad, a new Gaming Software platform for its Gaming brand, Quixant.

Unveiled at ICE Barcelona 2026, Launchpad is designed to make it simpler and faster for customers to develop and run land-based casino games, such as slot machines, in regulated markets worldwide. It is powered by Quixant's established Software Suite, which has been used in the field for more than 20 years, and helps customers bring new games to market more efficiently, with reliable performance and built-in regulatory support - which is critical in gaming, where strict regulatory standards for fairness, security and player protection must be met before games can be approved for deployment.

It builds on the Group's existing strengths, creating new customer opportunities while strengthening and expanding the Group's offer to existing hardware customers through added services and software-enabled support, helping drive deeper, longer-term relationships over time.

Launchpad Overview

Launchpad is optimised for Quixant hardware and can be integrated into existing customer systems. This allows game developers and gaming machine manufacturers to focus on creating engaging content and player experiences, while Quixant provides the underlying software platform that supports security, compliance and game operations.

Launchpad is built for the global land-based gaming market and is adaptable across different regulatory environments. It also supports online game providers who want to enter the land-based casino sector, where requirements are typically more complex and certification is essential. By providing a ready-made, compliant software foundation, Launchpad offers these customers a faster and lower-risk route into land-based deployment.

Launchpad has been pre-tested by GLI (Gaming Laboratories International), one of the world's leading independent testing and certification bodies for regulated gaming. GLI testing is an important step in the approval process for gaming products, and this pre-testing helps customers to speed up formal certification and deployment in regulated jurisdictions.

Launchpad brings together everything developers need into one platform, from security and compliance to game management. The benefits include faster time-to-market, lower total cost of ownership, seamless integration, flexibility and optimised performance, with ongoing support through the Quixant Hub, their dedicated resource and support portal. Launchpad was extremely well received at ICE Barcelona 2026, with strong interest from both existing Quixant customers and new prospects, with discussions now advancing as adoption builds.

Duncan Faithfull, Chief Executive Officer of Nexteq plc, commented:

"Launchpad is a significant step forward for Nexteq and an important expansion of our software offering for the land-based gaming market. It helps our customers deliver games into regulated casino environments more quickly and efficiently, supported by predictable performance and seamless integration with Quixant hardware.

"Importantly, Launchpad also opens up new opportunities with online gaming companies looking to bring their content into land-based venues, where certification and compliance requirements are much higher. The extremely positive reception at ICE Barcelona has helped us line up a number of early adopters, reflecting Launchpad's relevance across both our existing customer base and new entrants, and we continue to progress these conversations with customers and prospects.

"The release of Launchpad reinforces our focus on innovation and supports our strategy to diversify revenues, expand our product ecosystem and deliver sustained growth in line with our 'signposts to success' roadmap."

To watch a video overview of Launchpad presented by CEO Duncan Faithfull, please follow this link: https://share.vidyard.com/watch/GsAw7bUXfqiy54e99G1Q6f